REYNOLDSBURG ZONING CODE Native Plant Species. A plant species, other than noxious weeds, that are indigenous to the area and usually do not need human intervention to grow or reproduce. New Structure. Any structure newly constructed or erected, except for fences, decks, signs, trash enclosures, swimming pools, playground equipment and accessory structures under 250 sq. ft., which requires location on the ground. Additions to, alterations to and/or reconstruction of an existing structure or building shall not be considered a new structure. Opacity. The required percent of visual screening from adjacent properties in a vertical plane extending from the established grade to a required height. Service Structures. Equipment or elements providing service to a building or a site including but not limited to loading docks, storage tanks, trash containers or receptacles, electrical transformers, utility vaults which extend above the surface, cooling towers, and heating and cooling units. Shrub. A perennial plant which has persistent multiple woody stems from a common root and differing from a tree by ·its low stature and habit of branching from the base. Substantial Expansion. When an existing structure or vehicular access area is expanded, altered, or enlarged where such expansion, alteration, or enlargement exceeds twenty-five (25) percent of the area of the existing structure or vehicular access area. Tree. Any self-supporting, woody perennial plant which normally grows to an overall height of at least fifteen (15) feet. Tree, Deciduous. Trees which normally shed their leaves in the fall. Tree, Large. Any tree which normally attains a mature height equal to or greater than forty (40) feet. Tree Lawn. That part of the street right of way not covered by sidewalk, bike path or other paving, lying between the sidewalk and street. 279
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